How to Earn $5000 a Month Selling Digital Products
It’s not a dream—it’s a proven reality. In this blog, I’ll walk you through the exact strategies I use to generate monthly income selling ebooks, templates, and more.
No inventory, no shipping—just pure digital success.
Hey! Over the last three years, I’ve turned digital products into a reliable income stream that brings me over $5,000 every month—all while working less than 20 hours a week.
Today, I want to show you 10 awesome digital products you can start selling to make extra income—or even turn into your main business. You don’t need a huge following, and you’re not limited to just Etsy. These ideas can work on their own or even better when combined.
Some of them can become passive—meaning you put in the work once, and they keep earning for you again and again.
Why Choose Digital Products?
Digital products are items people buy and download instantly. Think ebooks, photos, design files, templates, or online classes.
They’re awesome because:
No Inventory Needed
You don’t need to hold physical stock or manage warehouse space.
No Packaging or Shipping
Say goodbye to packaging materials, shipping costs, and delivery delays.
Super Low Costs
After initial creation, your profit margins are incredibly high.
Sell 24/7 Globally
Your digital store is always open to customers around the world.
Create Once, Sell Forever
Make it once and enjoy ongoing revenue with minimal maintenance.
Growing Demand
Especially in online learning, design, and content creation.
10 Digital Products You Can Sell to Hit $5K/Month
Each of these products has the potential to become a significant income stream when executed properly.
Sell Photos and Videos Online
If you’re good with a camera or phone, your photos and video clips can earn you money. Businesses, bloggers, and marketers are always searching for original visuals.
Upload your work to platforms like Adobe Stock, Getty, or Shutterstock, and earn a payout each time your file is downloaded.
Turn Your Art Into Digital Products
Create illustrations, digital paintings, or custom graphics? You can offer them as downloads or prints.
Sites like Etsy, Redbubble, or Creative Market make it easy to get started. People buy digital art for websites, music covers, gifts, and home decor every day.
Create and Sell Audio Files
From sound effects to music loops, or even calming meditations—audio is a hot-selling category.
If you’re into music production or recording, upload your audio to AudioJungle, Pond5, or build a niche site for your files. It’s a great fit for YouTubers, editors, and creators who need fresh audio.
Write an eBook
If you enjoy writing or have something useful to share—like tips, tutorials, or life experiences—why not create an eBook?
Tools like Canva and Google Docs make design easy, and you can sell through Amazon KDP or your own site. To boost sales, consider adding extras like bonus guides or audio versions.
Build an Online Course
This one changed everything for me. Teaching something you know can become a high-earning digital product.
Courses can be short or long, and sold for anywhere between $20 and $1,000+ depending on your topic. You can host them on platforms like Kajabi, Teachable, or directly on your site for full control and better profit.
Sell Custom Templates
Templates help people save time. Think resume designs, business card layouts, Instagram post formats, or content calendars.
Design in Canva or Illustrator, and list your files on Gumroad or Etsy. They’re easy to create and can sell hundreds of times.
Offer Product Bundles
Got more than one product? Group them together and offer a discount. Bundles make your offer more attractive and can boost revenue quickly.
For example, if you sell a $30 ebook, a $50 course, and a $20 workbook, sell them together for $79 as a limited-time deal. People love value-packed offers.
Promote Products as an Affiliate
Even if you don’t create anything, you can earn money by recommending other people’s products.
Affiliate marketing is simple: share your referral link, and earn when someone buys through it. Programs like Amazon Associates, ClickBank, and tool-based programs like Kajabi can bring in recurring income each month.
Start a Paid Membership
Offer exclusive content, live sessions, behind-the-scenes videos, or access to a private community for a monthly fee.
With just 100 members paying $50/month, that’s $5,000/month right there. Platforms like Circle or Skool are easy to set up and manage.
Create a Tool or Software
If you’re tech-savvy (or can partner with someone who is), building a simple app or tool can generate serious income.
Think of a problem people face, and build a solution for it. Offer free versions with premium upgrades. You can list tools on CodeCanyon, or sell subscriptions directly on your website.
Wrapping Up
Each of these ideas can bring you closer to your goal—whether that’s $1,000/month or a full $5,000+.
Start simple. Pick one thing. Test and improve. And once it’s working, you can scale or add more products to increase your income.
If this helped, feel free to leave a comment or share which idea you want to try first.
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